We conduct rigorous workplace inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations and identify any potential risks to employee well-being.
Our thorough accident investigations aim to uncover the root causes and implement preventive measures to avoid future workplace incidents.
We take every complaint seriously, investigating reports of unsafe practices to protect workers and uphold safety standards.
We provide expert oversight for building operations and engineering construction works, ensuring safe execution and adherence to safety legislation.
Our public lectures disseminate valuable knowledge on workplace safety, educating the community on best practices and new safety initiatives.
At the heart of maintaining a safe and productive workplace in Trinidad and Tobago, lies a series of pivotal duties for employers, as mandated by the Occupational Safety and Health Agency.
Occupiers in Trinidad and Tobago are entrusted with a critical range of duties designed to ensure a safe, secure, and healthy workplace, as defined by the Occupational Safety and Health Act. These obligations span from developing and communicating safety policies for larger teams to maintain the integrity of the workplace, all aimed at minimizing risks and enhancing the well-being of all stakeholders.
Employees in Trinidad and Tobago hold essential responsibilities under the Occupational Safety and Health Act’s framework, aiming to contribute actively to their safety and that of their colleagues. These duties encompass taking reasonable care of their health and safety, cooperating with employers, reporting unsafe conditions, correctly using personal protective equipment (PPE), exercising discretion in work refusal and ensuring they are not impaired by intoxicants at work.
Manufacturers and suppliers, integral to the Occupational Safety and Health framework of Trinidad and Tobago, are tasked with ensuring that any technology, machinery, plant, equipment, or material they design, manufacture, import, or supply is safe and poses no health risks when used as intended. Additionally, they must provide comprehensive information on the proper use of these products to guarantee safety and minimize health or environmental risks.
The Safety and Health Committee serves as a pivotal forum within Trinidad and Tobago’s Occupational Safety and Health framework, where workplace issues are recognized and addressed. These committees underscore the collective responsibility for safety and health in the workplace, while providing a platform for employers and employees to collaborate, identify and solve problems together, thereby fostering the development of safer work systems through joint efforts.
